Evaluate the change in redshift over 10 years

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the change in redshift over a decade for a source at z=1, using the Hubble parameter with H0=70 km/s/Mpc in a κ=0 universe without a cosmological constant. The equation for the rate of change of redshift is given as dz/dt = H0(1+z) - H(z), where H(z) = H0(1+z)^(3/2). The participant considers approximating the change in redshift over 10 years using Δz ≈ t1H0(1+z - (1+z)^(3/2)), but questions the validity of this approximation due to obtaining a negative value, which suggests a blueshift.

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Homework Statement



I am given a model where for an accelerating universe the redshift changes according to the following equations (given in part b). For this model and assuming that H0=70km/s/Mpc, evaluate the change in redshift over 10 years, for a source at z=1 and the change in recession velocity

Homework Equations


rate of change is \frac{dz}{dt}=H0(1+z)-H(z) where H(z) is the Hubble parameter
In this case I am considering a κ=0 universe with no cosmological constant, so H(z)=H0(1+z)3/2

The Attempt at a Solution


I know that the long way would be to take the integral of the \frac{dz}{dt} formula from z=1 to z' over the entire time period. What I am wondering is, because of how minute the change would probably be is it acceptable to approximate this as:
Δz≈t1H0(1+z-((1+z)3/2)) where t1=10 years?
 
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I am asking because when I calculate this I get a negative number for the change in z. Wouldn't this be a blueshift?
 

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